PDCR 4000

PDCR 4000 Series

High Performance Millivolt Output Pressure Transducers
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n ±0.04% accuracy
n ranges from 70mbar to 700bar
n Gauge, absolute & differential
n ±0.1% Stability per annum
n 400% Overpressure
n Hastelloy & stainless wetted parts

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PDCR 4000 Series
High Performance Millivolt Output Pressure Transducers

The Druck PDCR 4000 Series, a range of high

performance millivolt output pressure
transducers, is a continuation of a successful
family of products started in the early
1970’s. This new generation of transducers
offers enhanced levels of measurement
accuracy, stability and reliability with a
flexible specification to meet the varied and
demanding needs of today’s industrial and
OEM users.

At the heart of each transducer are the latest

advances in micro-machined silicon diaphragm
technology from Druck’s own class 100 silicon
processing facility. The pressure sensitive
silicon element is mounted within a high
integrity glass-to-metal seal and is fully isolated
from the pressure media by a Hastelloy
isolation diaphragm, which is electron beam
welded in front of the seal.

Packaged with conditioning electronics into a

Hastelloy and Stainless Steel enclosure for
optimum corrosion resistance, the PDCR 4000
is compact, rugged and able to operate reliably,
even in the most hostile environments.

Large quantities of PDCR 4000 sensor “cores”

are produced and held in stock. These are then
selected and completed with pressure and
electrical connections to meet individual
customer requirements. This partially built core
concept ensures flexibility of choice, whilst
maintaining a short delivery. Additionally, every
core is fully tested over its complete pressure
and temperature range to ensure one hundred
percent compliance.

The high performance PDCR 4000 is ideally

suited to meet the demands of a wide range of
applications, particularly in harsh operating
environments where:

+ accuracy
+ stability
+ reliability
+ overpressure
+ choice of specification

are important selection criteria, together with

quick delivery.

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Pressure Measurement
Specification
Operating Pressure Ranges
70, 140 mbar gauge
350, 700 mbar, 1, 1.5, 2, 3.5, 5, 7, 10, 15, 20, 35
and 60 bar gauge or absolute
70, 135, 200, 350, 500 and 700 bar sealed gauge
or absolute
70, 140, 350, 700 mbar, 1, 1.5, 2, 3.5, 5, 7,
10, 15, 20 and 35 bar differential (maximum
line pressure 70 bar)
For lower pressure ranges e.g. 0.1 mbar refer to LP
series data sheet.
Other pressure units can be specified e.g. psi, KPa,
inH2O.
All transducers will accurately respond to
pressures below atmospheric (negative
pressures).
Overpressure
The operating pressure range may be exceeded
by the following multiples with negligible effect
on calibration.
Gauge and absolute:
10 x for ranges up to 350 mbar
6 x for ranges up to 700 mbar
4 x for ranges up to 60 bar (140 bar max)
2 x for ranges up to 700 bar
Differential (positive side):
10 x for ranges up to 350 mbar
6 x for ranges up to 700 mbar
4 x for ranges up to 20 bar
100 bar for 35 bar range
Differential (negative side):
6 x for ranges up to 350 mbar
4 x for ranges up to 700 mbar
2 x for ranges up to 5 bar
10 bar for 7 bar to 35 bar ranges
This overpressure capability can be further
improved by selecting a range higher than
required and operating with a lower output.
Pressure Containment
Gauge and differential (positive side):
12 x for ranges up to 350 mbar
8 x for ranges up to 700 mbar
6 x for ranges up to 60 bar (200 bar maximum)
Differential (negative side):
8 x for ranges up to 350 mbar
6 x for ranges up to 700 mbar
4 x for ranges up to 35 bar (15 bar maximum)
Sealed gauge and absolute:
200 bar for ranges up to 60 bar
1400 bar for ranges 70 bar and above
Pressure Media
Fluids compatible with Hastelloy C276 and
stainless steel 316L.
Differential negative port: fluids compatible with
stainless steel 316L, silicon, pyrex and epoxy.
Excitation Voltage
10 Volts at 5 mA nominal.
For pulse powered operation, the recommended
power-on time is 10ms before sample.
Output is ratiometric to supply within the
following limits:
1 V to 12 V for ranges up to 60 bar
4.5 V to 12 V for ranges 70 bar and above
Output Voltage Physical Specification
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50 mV for 70, 140 and 350 mbar Pressure Connection
100 mV for 700 mbar and above 70 mbar to 60 bar ranges
Male:- Female:-
Transducers with ranges up to 60 bar can be G1/8B (60° Int cone) G1/4
over ranged 2 x Full Scale to provide up to G1/4B (60° Int cone) 1/4”NPT
200mV output. Linearity is slightly degraded G1/4B (flat end)
but stability is improved. 1/4”NPT
For higher outputs up to 10 V refer to PMP 4000 7/16”UNF
series datasheet. M14 x 1.5 mm DIN 3863-8
Depth cone
Common Mode Voltage
Typically +3.5 V to +9 V with respect to the –ve Others available on request - refer to Druck
supply at 10 V excitation.
70 bar to 700 bar ranges: G1/4 (Female)
Output Impedance
Adaptors available on request - refer to Druck
2 kê nominal.
Weight
Load impedance
120 gms nominal (70 mbar to 60 bar ranges)
Greater than 100 k ê for quoted performance.
170 gms nominal (70 bar to 700 bar ranges)
200 gms nominal for differential types
Performance Specification
Accuracy Electrical Connection
Combined effects of Non-linearity, Hysteresis and A wide range of cable and connector versions are
Repeatability. available. Refer to ordering information and
Standard : ± 0.08% FS BSL maximum installation drawings overleaf.
Option (A) : ± 0.04% FS BSL maximum
Intrinsic Safety
Higher accuracies can be selected from
Optional certified Intrinsically Safe for use with
the core stock database.
barrier sytems to EEx ia IIC T4 amb 80°C.
Apparatus Cert Ex 94C2539 - type PDCR IS-1703.
Zero Offset & Span Setting Refer to option (F).
Typical : ± 1.5 mV
Maximum : ± 3 mV
Options
Improved settings are available where
(A) Improved accuracy ± 0.04% FS BSL.
interchangeability is critical.
Option (D): ± 1mV
(B) Internal ‘R’ Cal Facility (ranges up to 60 bar).
Connecting an external link results in a
Stability positive shift of 80%.
± 0.1% FS typically per annum (Not available for PDCR 4X2X, PDCR 4X7X).
For ranges up to 350 mbar multiply x 2
(C) Mating electrical connector (PDCR 4X6X).
Long term stability is improved by using a
(D) Improved zero and span settings ± 1mV.
lower pressure range in the overrange
condition at a reduced excitation voltage.
(E) Negative calibration
Operating Temperature Range
(F) Intrinsic safety (ranges up to 60 bar).
-20° to +80°C standard
-54 to +125°C available, refer to PDCR 9X2 series
Accessories
datasheet
A traceable calibration certificate with
performance data and installation notes is
Temperature Effects supplied as standard.
Standard: ± 0.3% FS TEB over 0 to 50°C
± 1.0% FS TEB over -20 to 80°C
Calibration Standards
For ranges up to 350 mbar multiply x3 Pressure transducers manufactured by Druck are
calibrated against precision pressure calibration
Improved Temperature Error Band (TEB) can equipment which is traceable to international
be selected from the core stock database. standards.
Acceleration Sensitivity
Typically 0.04% FS/g for 350 mbar
decreasing to 0.0003% FS/g for ranges
above 60 bar, along the sensitive axis.
Mechanical Shock
1000g, 1ms half sine pulse in each of 3
mutually perpendicular axes will not affect
performance.
Vibration
Response less than 0.05% FS/g at 30g
peak 10Hz to 2kHz, limited by 12 mm double
Continuing development sometimes necessitates
amplitude, (MIL-STD 810C Proc 514.2-2
specification changes without notice.
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Ordering Information Related Products
Please state the following: Druck manufactures a wide range of pressure transducers and
(1) Select model number transmitters, associated digital indicators, barometers, and a complete
range of precision process calibrators and controllers for the field,
PDCR Basic type number
workshop and laboratory.
Code Pressure reference
40 Gauge, sealed gauge or absolute
41 Differential

Code Electrical Connection

0 Core (trimmed PCB)
1 6 Core vented cable
2 4 Core PTFE cable
3 6 Core vented depth cable
6 6 Pin bayonet plug
7 Rotatable DIN plug and socket

Code Calibrated temperature range

0 0 to 50°C
1 -20 to 80°C

Pictured Left to right

PDCR 40 2 1 Typical model number
DPI 610 Field Portable Pressure Calibrator
TRX-II Portable Documenting Process Calibrator
(2) Pressure range and units
LPM 9000 Low Pressure Transducer
(3) Gauge, sealed gauge or absolute
DPI 280 Digital Process Indicator
(4) Pressure connection
(5) Cable length where applicable
(6) Options (if required)

Installation drawings
Dimensions in mm.

Re = Red core Note:

Wh = White core Screen and black
Ye = Yellow core core not connected
Bl = Blue core to transducer bode
Gr = Green core except PDCR 4X3X
Or = Orange core

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Tel: +44 (0) 116 231 7100
Fax: +44(0) 116 231 7103
E-mail: sales@druck.com
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